How is Iran’s military strength? How is Vietnam’s military strength?

The Islamic Republic of Iran has 500,000 active troops, an area of ??1.66 million square kilometers (4 times that of Iraq), and a population of more than 70 million (Iraq has 34 million, about half of Iran). The territory is located on the Iranian plateau.

It is well known that the United States wants to attack Iran. It can be seen from the fact that the United States is preparing to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. The United States is now preparing to withdraw its fist and then strike suddenly.

After the United States occupied Afghanistan and Iraq, it formed an east-west pincer attack on Iran. However, until now, the United States has not dared to act rashly. It is not that the United States does not want to fight, but that its economy does not support it in launching a new war. After occupying Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States’ military expenditures have continued to increase, and its military has been mired in war and cannot extricate itself (Internal War) Foreign debt is as high as 14 trillion U.S. dollars)

Now let’s talk about the strength of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran. Let’s talk about Afghanistan first. When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, Afghanistan had almost no air defense forces. The Northern Alliance controlled less than 10% of Afghanistan’s territory. With the air support of the United States, the Northern Alliance launched a full-scale offensive against the Taliban. The Taliban abandoned cities and actively retreated. To the mountainous areas, it still poses a threat to the security of the US military to this day.

As for Iraq, after the first Gulf War and economic sanctions, Iraq's strength continued to decline, its domestic conflicts were numerous, and its economy was on the verge of collapse, creating conditions for the United States to launch the second Gulf War.

Finally, let’s talk about Iran. Among the above three countries, Iran has the largest area and the largest population. More importantly, Iran has the ability to fight back and block the Strait of Hormuz. The US military in West Asia The bases are all within Iran's missile range. Iran's area is four times that of Iraq, which means that to occupy Iran, the US military's front line will be stretched very long, and its logistical support will be very difficult. If the logistical support cannot keep up, the United States will lose. Iran's terrain is plateau and mountainous, which will mean that American tanks will not play the same role as they did on the plains of Iraq. Just look at the situation of the United States in Afghanistan.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has an area of ??330,000 square kilometers and a population of about 87 million (at the end of 2007). Its current total military strength is about 500,000, including 350,000 army, nearly 30,000 navy, and air defense - Air Force 50,000. It also purchased several Russian "Kilo-class" submarines, which are mainly used to deal with China's large surface ships (such as aircraft carriers). Vietnam is a poor country, and its infrastructure lags behind China's for more than 20 years, but the people have received great benefits. To defeat There is no problem with such a country (mainly a matter of strength), but it will have to pay a high price, and its relations with ASEAN countries will become very tense (almost all ASEAN countries and China have territorial disputes in the South China Sea).

Although the country is big, if it is warlike, it will perish! ! Although the world is safe, if you forget to fight, you will be in danger! ! What China has to do now is to prepare for war and avoid war (when we are ready for war, the enemy will not dare to attack us easily).

Living Zhuge

November 20, 2011